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[cochinbantam-lover]

Just brought the babies home this evening and they look pretty good. Seems like a couple of them aren't running around eating drinking as much as the others. Should I be worried? I dipped all their beaks in the Quik Chik when I got them home, fed them and they are in a nice warm place. Is there anything I should do besides keep an eye on them? anything to watch for?

Thanks!

 

[Schultz]

Just keep an eye on them and make sure they are eating and drinking ok. If after the first couple of days you notice the same thing, then I would question health! Hope that helps!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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Thanks much, yep that's what I'm doin

And yes that helped!

 

[Schultz]

You can also try sugar water as a boost for what appears to be weaker chicks. Sometimes they need a little pick me up!

 

[Judy]

Don't use sugar (or Karo or whatever) for long, maybe a day. Make sure no one is being prevented from eating and drinking by the others. Watch their butts for dried poo blocking the vent, common in the first week or two. If it happens, soak it off in warm water, then put some lubrication on the butt (Vaseline, Neosporin, any vegetable oil, mineral oil; whatever is handy.)

Their first few days are very stressful, and some being a little slower than others is not unusual. If you have the temp right and can get them eating and drinking successfully, they will most likely do fine.

Good luck!

 

[LilbitChicken]

Hello, I have 8 chicks....one gave me a scare...but now is fine... one of the suggestions I was given- mashed up hard boiled egg. It helped my weak one. (and the plain yogurt) I was going crazy for 2 days worrying about the little one- but it was worth the effort!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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Guess then he must have eaten it huh?

Thanks!

 

[Polish Chickens]

Give them sugar water and electrolytes which will give them a boost

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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I have the Quik Chik in their water, do I still add sugar?

Thanks!

 

[farmerlor]

Nope, if you've got the electrolytes in their water that's all they need. You might try wetting some of their mash a little the first day or two as well. They seem to like it better and eat more.